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minister
Date: May 16, 1997
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Clifford L. Willis
Email: CWillis@oc.disciples.org
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     INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- The Rev. George L.
(Lee) Parker has been called as regional minister
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in
Virginia. He assumes the new position June 16.

     Parker currently is an associate regional
minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) in Kansas. He has worked with the Kansas
regional staff since 1994, serving as Central and
High Plains district minister. The North Carolina
native previously held pastorates in his home
state, as well as Alabama, Kentucky, and
Mississippi. 

     Parker received a bachelor of arts degree in
religion and philosophy in 1972 from Barton
College, Wilson, N.C. He then attended Lexington
(Ky.) Theological Seminary and in 1978 earned a
master of divinity degree from Duke University
Divinity School.

     The Virginia regional minister-elect has an
extensive background in youth ministry, having
served as a youth advisor and camp coordinator in
several regions. He also has served on regional
boards of directors in Alabama, Mississippi and
North Carolina. Parker's ecumenical involvements
include numerous ministerial associations, Habitat
for Humanity and the Kiwanis. He also has been a
police department chaplain.

     Lee Parker and his spouse, Jane, have three
children: Sarah of Washington, N.C.; Molly, a
Barton College sophomore; and Rebekah, a ninth
grader at Great Bend (Kan.) High School.

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